DND chief wants tougher PH espionage law

DEPARTMENT OF National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday called on lawmakers to amend the country's espionage laws to allow the government to punish those who engage in these acts during peacetime.

Teodoro tackles mutual interests with Korea, Singapore, EU officials

DEPARTMENT OF National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met separately with Shin Won-sik, Minister of South Korea’s National Defense; Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs; and Singapore Defense Minister Dr. Ng Eng Hen on the sidelines of the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ 21st Shangri-La Dialogue here on Saturday.

PMA class ‘Bagong Sinag’ told to remain resolute vs. destabilization, opportunism, evolving threats

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the PMA
commencement exercise in Baguio City.

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos Jr. reminded the “Bagong Sinag” Class of 2024 of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to remain resolute amid various threats blocking the administration’s shift to a secure, safe and progressive “Bagong Pilipinas.”

Teodoro warns hoarders, price manipulators ahead of La Niña

WITH THE country soon to transition to the La Niña weather phenomenon, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. on Sunday said the government will crack down hard on hoarders and price manipulators out to victimize the public.

Japanese mobile radar to enhance PH's 'domain awareness' capability

DEPARTMENT OF National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday said the country's newly-acquired TPS-P14ME Mobile Air Surveillance Radar System from Japan will expand the country's "domain awareness" capabilities.

DBM releases 4th milestone payment for Navy missile corvette project

THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) has released the fourth milestone payment, amounting to PHP6 billion, for the ongoing construction of two missile corvettes in South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI).

Aurora naval facility to secure PH Rise, boost archipelagic defense

THE NAVAL detachment in the province of Aurora will greatly enhance the country's capability to protect its maritime interests in the Philippine Rise (formerly Benham Rise) and improve its defense posture.

DND to work with JICA in identifying maritime security projects

THE DEPARTMENT of National Defense (DND) has committed to working with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in identifying maritime security cooperation projects in the country.

PH, UK ink defense pact; focus set on maritime domain

THE PHILIPPINES and the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that outlines the two states' intended defense engagements in the next five years, with maritime domain expected to be among the priorities.

AFP: Submarine acquisition set in latter part of modernization program

ARMED FORCES of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Branwer Jr. said the acquisition of diesel-electric submarines would take place in the latter part of the military’s ongoing modernization program.

Netherlands seeks expansion of naval industry ties with PH

THE DEPARTMENT of National Defense (DND) said Thursday the Netherlands is interested in boosting its defense ties with the Philippines, especially in the field of naval defense cooperation.

S. Korean firm to deliver PH's 1st missile corvette in 2025

SOUTH KOREAN shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) said one of the two missile corvettes ordered by the Philippine Navy (PN) will be delivered by 2025 with the second in the following year.

DND: ‘Hypocritical’ Chinese propaganda won’t reverse maritime damage

THE DEPARTMENT of National Defense (DND) chided China on Saturday over its “propaganda lines” accusing the Philippines and the BRP Sierra Madre, Manila’s outpost in the Ayungin Shoal, of marine damage.

France to help in dev't of PH submarine force

FRANCE HAS reiterated its support to the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) including the development of the country's submarine force, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Wednesday.

DND seeks enhanced defense cooperation with South Korea

THE DEPARTMENT of National Defense (DND), in a statement over the weekend, said it is eyeing to further enhance its defense ties with South Korea (also known as the Republic of Korea or the ROK), which is one of the country's biggest suppliers of military equipment in the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program.

US-ASEAN biz council eyes enhanced collaboration with DND

THE UNITED States-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) has expressed its interest and offered various projects aligned with the Department of National Defense (DND)'s ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities.

DND eyes tapping 'non-traditional sources' for AFP modernization

THE DEPARTMENT of National Defense (DND) said it is also looking at "non-traditional sources" of weapon systems and platforms to support the ongoing modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

PH, Italy keen on further enhancing defense ties

THE PHILIPPINES and Italy are both interested in further enhancing their defense relations in the interest of global peace and freedom.

PH, Thailand tout ASEAN's role in ensuring regional stability

BOTH THE Philippines and Thailand see the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as the major player in promoting regional peace and stability.

PH, Singapore beef up cooperation vs. terrorism

THE PHILIPPINES and Singapore have beefed up their cooperation in combating terrorism in the region.